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Samajwadi Party Celebrates 301st Birth Anniversary of Rajmata Ahilyabai Holkar

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: The 301st birth anniversary of Rajmata Ahilyabai Holkar, revered as a great ruler, visionary administrator, and champion of public welfare, was celebrated with devotion and enthusiasm at the Samajwadi Party district office on Sunday. The programme was organized under the guidance of Samajwadi Party National President and former Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav and State President Shyam Lal Pal. The event was presided over by District President Arshad Hussain. Party leaders and workers paid floral tributes to Rajmata Ahilyabai Holkar and remembered her remarkable contributions to society and…

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Rajeev Krishna Appointed Permanent DGP of Uttar Pradesh

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: The Uttar Pradesh government has appointed senior IPS officer Rajeev Krishna as the state’s permanent Director General of Police (DGP), bringing an end to a four-year period during which the state was led by acting police chiefs. The official appointment order was issued by the state government. Rajeev Krishna had been serving as the acting DGP following the retirement of former DGP Prashant Kumar. Before assuming the top police post, he held key assignments as Director General of Vigilance and also served in senior positions within the Uttar Pradesh…

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For me, hair has never been just cosmetic; it’s deeply connected to identity: Florian Hurel

Arijit Bose

Mumbai: Celebrity hairstylist Florian Hurel, who has worked with the who’s who of Bollywood, including names like Deepika Padukone, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Priyanka Chopra, and Anushka Sharma, among others, believes hair is far more than a style choice. It is one of the most visible expressions of who we are and how we want to be seen. He said, “Hair is often the first thing people notice before a conversation even begins.” It carries energy, personality, confidence, and even emotion. The way someone wears their hair can reveal whether they’re…

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“Audience Love Makes The Journey Meaningful”: Spreha Chatterjee Opens Up About Her Growth On Anupamaa

Arijit Bose

Mumbai: For actress Spreha Chatterjee, every day on the sets of Anupamaa brings a new opportunity to learn, perform, and emotionally connect with her character Maahi. The young actress, who has been receiving immense appreciation for her performance, says that the process of bringing scenes to life is what excites her the most. Talking about what keeps her motivated every single day, Spreha shared, “What I look forward to most every day is the process itself. As an actor, the set is where everything finally comes alive including writings, rehearsals…

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Tobacco-Free Living is the Most Effective Protection Against Cancer

Arijit Bose

By Dr. Shashank Chaudhary Principal Consultant – Surgical Oncology / Cancer Care / Robotic Surgery Max Superspeciality Hospital Cancer has become one of the most serious health challenges of our time, and tobacco consumption remains one of its biggest causes. Smoking, gutkha, khaini, pan masala, and other tobacco products significantly increase the risk of cancers affecting the mouth, throat, lungs, stomach, pancreas, urinary bladder, and food pipe. Every year, thousands of lives are impacted simply because people ignore the long-term dangers associated with tobacco use. On the occasion of World…

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Gram Pradhans as Prashasaks: Strategic Balancing Act in Hindi Heartland

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: In a carefully thought out administrative move with significant political implications, the Government of Uttar Pradesh has appointed outgoing Gram Pradhans of nearly 57,694 Gram Panchayats as “Prashasaks” (administrators) after the completion of their official tenure on May 26, 2026. The decision, taken under the leadership of Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, has introduced a new model of rural governance continuity at a time when Panchayat elections in the state are facing considerable delays. For the first time in Uttar Pradesh’s Panchayati Raj history, elected village heads have…

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The End State of War

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Lucknow: As the smoke clears from battlefields and ceasefires begin to hold, the real question facing nations is not who won the war, but what kind of peace will follow. The “end state” of a war, the political, social, and economic condition left behind after conflict which often determines whether stability can endure or violence will return. History has shown that wars do not truly end when guns fall silent. From shattered cities to divided societies, the aftermath of conflict reveals the deeper challenges of rebuilding nations, restoring trust, and…

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UP Congress Pays Tribute to Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru on Death Anniversary

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Ajay Rai says Nehru laid the foundation of modern India and world-class institutions Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh Congress Committee observed the death anniversary of India’s first Prime Minister and Bharat Ratna Jawaharlal Nehru at the party headquarters in Lucknow. The programme was held under the chairmanship of UP Congress President Ajay Rai and included a seminar on the theme “Kal, Aaj Aur Kal” (Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow), organised by the party’s Ideas Department under the coordination of its chairman H L Dusadh. The event began with Ajay Rai offering floral tributes…

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Bareilly District Magistrate Issues Advisory to Protect Residents from Heat Wave

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Administration urges citizens to stay hydrated, avoid peak afternoon heat and follow safety precautions Bareilly: In view of rising temperatures and the increasing risk of heat wave conditions, Bareilly DM Avinash Singh has issued a detailed public advisory outlining preventive measures and safety guidelines to protect residents from heat stroke and related illnesses. The District Magistrate explained that according to the India Meteorological Department, a heat wave is declared when the local temperature remains at least 3 degrees Celsius above normal for three consecutive days. He warned that prolonged exposure…

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Yogi Government Appoints Outgoing Village Heads as Administrators of Gram Panchayats

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: Yogi Adityanath has taken a major administrative decision ahead of the completion of the current Gram Panchayat tenure in Uttar Pradesh. With the term of village panchayats ending on May 26, 2026, the state government has decided to appoint outgoing village heads (Gram Pradhans) as administrators until the formation of new panchayats or for a maximum period of six months. According to official directions issued under the instructions of the Chief Minister, all District Magistrates across the state have been authorized to designate outgoing Gram Pradhans as administrators from…

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